According to the Moroccan news outlet Hespress, Moroccan judicial police in the city of Marrakech arrested a Gulf citizen on Monday who was wanted internationally.
The arrest involved a 59-year-old Bahraini national, who was apprehended following an international arrest warrant issued against him.
The operation was carried out in response to a request from the Arab Communication Division in Manama, which had circulated the international warrant.
The individual is reportedly involved in the issuance of checks with significant financial amounts without sufficient funds.
The sources indicated that, under the order of the competent public prosecutor, the arrested individual has been placed under provisional custody pending extradition proceedings in accordance with relevant legal procedures.
Hespress further reported that this arrest is part of the ongoing efforts by the General Directorate of National Security to enhance international security cooperation and track down individuals wanted on an international level.
The Moroccan Royal Navy successfully rescued 168 illegal migrants of various African nationalities off the coast of Dakhla.
The group, which included six women and eight minors, was discovered aboard a boat attempting to sail towards the Canary Islands.
According to a statement released today by the General Command of the Royal Armed Forces, the rescued individuals received immediate medical attention before being handed over to the relevant authorities in the region.
The operation highlights ongoing efforts to manage migration flows and ensure the safety of those undertaking perilous journeys.
Last August, two units of the Moroccan Royal Navy saved 68 individuals from a distressed boat, including two deceased, approximately 16 kilometres southwest of Dakhla, Morocco.
The incident occurred on August 5th, as confirmed by a Moroccan Royal Armed Forces statement.
Following the rescue, the migrants received first aid and were subsequently transported to the port of Dakhla for handover to the appropriate security authorities.
